Asif Bhatti, a Pakistani mountaineer, is reportedly stranded at Nanga Parbat due to snow blindness, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to bright sunlight reflecting off snow.

The Alpine Club of Pakistan has confirmed that Bhatti is currently stuck at C4, situated between 7,500m and 8,000m on Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain globally.

Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, expressed concern for Bhatti’s safety, emphasizing the urgent need for assistance in light of his snow blindness at such high altitudes.

Nanga Parbat, standing at a towering height of 8,126m, is notorious for its treacherous conditions, contributing to a high fatality rate among climbers. The mountain poses various challenges, including a demanding ascent, unstable glaciers, frequent avalanches, and unpredictable storms.

With a harrowing history, Nanga Parbat was given the moniker “the Killer Mountain” following 31 fatalities in attempted ascents prior to its first successful climb in 1953. It is often referred to as the western anchor of the Himalayas and has a death ratio of 22.3%, ranking it as the third most perilous peak in the world.